CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF GOD'S FAITHFULNESS
On December 16, 1984, Christ Community Church held it's first service in a small St. Charles movie theater. And God has been so good. Happy 40th anniversary, Christ Community!
We're celebrating February 1 through March 9 with 40 DAYS FOR 40 YEARS: A six-week teaching series on the church's legacy values AND a collection of special events across all campuses. Also watch for daily 40 Days for 40 Years social media posts, retro church merch, and other anniversary surprises!
Get in on the fun: Look for serving opportunities to help make the 40th anniversary a massive success.
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES
For over a year, an independent production company has been producing a documentary on how God has moved in the first 40 years of Christ Community Church. The 40 Days for 40 Years events kick off with special premieres across the five communities that the church calls home:
🎬Monday, February 3: St. Charles' Arcada Theater | 7:30pm
🎬Tuesday, February 4: St. Charles' Arcada Theater | 7:30pm
🎬Thursday, February 6: St. Charles' Arcada Theater | 7:30pm
🎬Friday, February 7: DeKalb Campus | 7:30pm
🎬Saturday, February 15: Streamwood Campus | 11am
🎬Saturday, February 15: Huntley Campus | 7:30pm
🎬Sunday, February 16: Aurora Campus | 7pm
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
ARCADA PREMIERES: Red carpet photo stations, three floors of appetizer stations, a live Interview with Jim & Sue Nicodem, and pre-show performance by Good Clean Fun.
ON-CAMPUS PREMIERES: Red-Carpet photo experience, theater-themed refreshments, a live Interview with Jim & Sue Nicodem, and complimentary childcare (birth-Kindergarten; registration required).
Tickets go on sale DECEMBER 16
LIVE: STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
What artist could help Christ Community celebrate 40 years of God's faithfulness? One who's own ministry has spanned nearly 4 decades himself. Since his debut in 1987, Steven Curtis Chapman has become the most awarded artist in Christian music history. With 59 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards, five GRAMMY®Awards, an American Music Award, and a historic 50 No. 1 singles, he has sold more than sixteen million albums with ten RIAA-Certified® Gold or Platinum albums to his credit.
He is also a recipient of the BMI Icon Award. Given to him in June 2022, Chapman is the first Christian music songwriter to receive the honor, joining an elite list that includes Dolly Parton, Sting, Paul Simon, Carole King, and Stevie Nicks.
CONCERT DATE: Friday, February 21, 7pm | St. Charles/South Elgin Campus
Tickets go on sale JANUARY 1
"DO IT AGAIN" - STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
LEGACY EVENT: COMEDY CLUB
In the early 2000s, Comedy Club was a major outreach evening at Christ Community Church. And for the 40 Days for 40 Years, we've planned a Comedy Club so nice, we're doing it thrice! Shows at the St. Charles/South Elgin, Aurora, and DeKalb Campuses will feature special guest JARON MYERS with an opening performance by GreenRoom Improv.
DATES:
Friday, February 28, 7pm | St. Charles/South Elgin Campus
Saturday, March 1, 6:30pm | Aurora Campus
Sunday, March 2, 4pm | DeKalb Campus
Tickets go on sale DECEMBER 16
LEGACY EVENT: SHAKE THE HOUSE WORSHIP NIGHT
For years, Shake the House was the well-loved, annual worship night at Christ Community. And on Sunday, March 9, it is BACK!
This one-night, all-church event will include a musical tour of worship through the decades (oh yah, those old favorites are coming out). And, just like back in the Shake the House days, a LIVE recording of a new Christ Community Worship original song.
Your $5 ticket includes: a reserved seat, light refreshments, and a studio cut of the original song. Children are welcome to worship with their families; childcare will not be available.
DETAILS: March 9 at 6pm | St. Charles/South Elgin Campus
Tickets go on sale DECEMBER 16
LIMITED PODCAST SERIES
On February 1, Christ Community will release all episodes of a special podcast series featuring Senior Pastor Jim Nicodem. As Christ Community Church celebrates its 40th year, Pastor Jim Nicodem has shared a series of talks with church staff about how God has been on the move over four decades. These are not meant to be sermons or in-depth theological studies, but instead are stories and reflections from a founding pastor. The Legacy Values podcast invites you to listen in as Pastor Jim shares what has been and what will continue to be the core Legacy Values of Christ Community Church.
40th Anniversary Frequently Asked Questions
When is Christ Community Church’s actual 40th anniversary? December 16, 2024
When does the 40-day celebration begin? The weekend of February 1 & 2, 2025.
What does the 40th Anniversary Celebration include?
📅 Weekend worship services with messages on Christ Community’s legacy values
📅 A visit by our International Impact Partners
📅 An exclusive line of 40th Anniversary church merchandise at Resource and our online bookstore
📅 An opportunity to view a documentary made of the history of Christ Community Church at the Arcada Theater, and the DeKalb, Aurora, Huntley, and Streamwood campuses
📅 Comedy Club hosted at the St. Charles, DeKalb, and Aurora campuses with comedian Jaron Myers and opening act by Greenroom Improv
📅 A concert by Grammy winning Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman
📅 A live-recorded night of worship
📅 Food, fun, and more!
Is there a charge to attend the events?
There is never a charge to attend our worship services. All are welcome.
The documentary viewing at The Arcada Theater is $25 per person.
The documentary viewing at the church campus locations is $10 per person.
Each Comedy Club event is $10 per person.
Tickets to the Steven Curtis Chapman Concert range between $35-$75 per person.
It is $5 per person to attend the live-recorded night of worship.
What if I can’t afford the ticket price but want to participate? We don’t want anything to stand in your way of enjoying the celebration with us! Please email us at events@ccclife.org to receive a promo code for a complimentary ticket (excluding the Steven Curtis Chapman concert).
How can I help pay for someone else’s ticket? Each event provides an opportunity to donate through the checkout process.
Why is the ticket price of the documentary viewing at the Arcada Theater more expensive than at the campuses?
Your ticket to the documentary at the Arcada Theater includes:
🎬 Complimentary coat check
🎬 Three floors of hors d’ oeuvres and beverages
🎬 Multiple red-carpet photography stations
🎬 Pre-show entertainment
🎬 Entry to the documentary
🎬 Bonus Q&A with Jim & Sue Nicodem
What is included in the ticket price to watch the documentary at my church?
Your ticket to the documentary at the church includes:
🎬 A red carpet photography experience
🎬 Gourmet refreshments
🎬 Entry to the documentary
🎬 Bonus Q&A session with Jim & Sue Nicodem
🎬 Childcare for children ages birth to Kindergarten at no additional cost
Is childcare offered at The Arcada during the documentary viewing event? No, childcare is not available at the Arcada location.
When do tickets go on sale? Tickets for all events begin on Christ Community’s actual 40th-anniversary, December 16, 2024 (excluding the Steven Curtis Chapman concert).
Tickets for the Steven Curtis Chapman concert begin January 1, 2025.
Is there childcare for any of the other events besides the documentary viewing events at the campuses? No, there is no childcare offered at any other event.
What does the ticket price cover for the “Shake the House” night of worship? The ticket price offsets the cost of Christ Community Church recording an original song written by our staff and volunteers. During Shake the House, we will audio and video record the song for public release and provide refreshments for those participating throughout the evening.
Can I volunteer at one of the events? Yes! A list of serving roles will be posted here soon.